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J360 TBA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,576 mi
Last recorded219,576 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ360 TBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 219,576 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 219,534 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 218,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 216,421 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 216,417 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 215,331 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 215,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 214,105 miles

Both inner sills starting to corrode at rear.

Imbalance on front brakes, within limits.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 211,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 211,399 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 209,514 miles

Both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Both rear tyres wearing thin.

Inner and outer sills starting to corrode.

O/s rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 21 Feb 2015 204,862 miles

All suspension components are corroded but do not appear to be seriously weakened.

Both front metal brake pipes have some corrosion.

Metal fuel pipes corroded.

N/s front tyre wearing thin.

O/s outer sill corroded at rear but not holed.

O/s rear brake pads wearing thin.

O/s rear tyre wearing thin.

Fail 20 Feb 2015 204,862 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

All suspension components are corroded but do not appear to be seriously weakened.

Both front metal brake pipes have some corrosion.

Metal fuel pipes corroded.

N/s front tyre wearing thin.

O/s outer sill corroded at rear but not holed.

O/s rear brake pads wearing thin.

O/s rear tyre wearing thin.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 201,269 miles

Front and rear suspension and subframe components corroded but not seriously weakened.

Imbalance on front brakes (within limits).

Metal fuel pipes corroded but not holed.

N/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

O/s chassis leg damaged due to jacking (handling not affected)

O/s front tyre worn close to legal limit.

O/s handbrake slightly down on performance.

O/s outer sill corroded but not holed.

Fail 11 Feb 2014 201,210 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 195,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

O/s outer sill starting to corrode.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 191,667 miles

O/s front brake slightly down on performance (imbalance within limits)

O/s front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 187,415 miles

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 26 Jan 2010 180,966 miles

o/s/f brake disc slighly out of shape

Pass 20 Feb 2009 176,006 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS 4MM REMAINING

O/S AND N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODING

Fail 16 Feb 2009 176,004 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

FRONT BRAKE PADS 4MM REMAINING

BRAKE RESERVIOUR FLUID LOW

O/S AND N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODING

Pass 8 Jan 2008 171,616 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 171,557 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 164,143 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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J360 TBA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J360 TBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J360 TBA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 July 1999.

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